Voluntary Closure Every June and Seasonal Falcon Closures MORE INFO >>>

Aug 2, 2014 Update: The Seasonal Raptor Closure on the west face and the northwest shoulder of Devils Tower was lifted after peregrine falcons successfully fledged.

Seasonal Raptor Closure: Devils Tower National Monument temporarily closes climbing routes on the west face and the northwest shoulder of Devils Tower to protect nesting falcons every year. Such temporary closures are an annual occurrence at Devils Tower established under the 1995 Climbing Management Plan, with authority from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Climbers are asked to report any defensive falcon behavior to a park ranger or call 307-467-5283. Please check at the climbing office for updated closure info and a list of all climbing routes which may be closed.

Voluntary Closure Every June: Climbers are asked to respect the voluntary closure for the month of June to respect Devil's Tower's importance as a cultural resource.

To learn more about Devils Tower National Monument, contact 307-467-5283, visit us online at www.nps.gov/deto

This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.

Description

Rocksuckers is definitely one of the better bolted face climbs on the Tower. It ascends the rounded, blank arete to the left of Hollywood and Vine, ending at the same anchors. The climbing is sustained on small sidepulls and crimps, with a few good rests to break it up. Runouts exist between a few bolts, but the hardest moves are all protected.

Location

Start at the anchor on the block after climbing Roach Addiction or the Hollywood and Vine chimney.